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Xanax Withdrawal Duration

This article looks at Xanax withdrawal duration. Xanax is a very effective drug in dealing with anxiety and panic disorders. However, you just can't stop taking Xanax if you feel like you don't need it anymore. That could lead to withdrawal symptoms.

Xanax is a serious medication. Even missing one dose can lead to withdrawal symptoms. And as your body gets used to Xanax, you could even start feeling symptoms between dosages.

It you do try to go cold turkey, some of those symptoms you might experience include nausea, dizziness, heart palpitations, headaches and insomnia and a difficult Xanax withdrawal duration. The most serious symptom, according to eMedTV.com is seizures. Users report that Xanax withdrawal duration usually last a few weeks.

To avoid withdrawal symptoms altogether or a long Xanax withdrawal duration, your doctor will likely wean you off Xanax, slowly reducing your dosage until it is safe to discontinue it.

Let your doctor know if you experience any withdrawal symptoms after you are weaned off of Xanax.